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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.94, 26,561.07 and 14,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.94, 26,561.07 and 14,984.58 is: 20,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.94 : 26,561.07 = 14,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.94/26,561.07 = 14,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.94x = 26,561.07 × 14,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.94x = 398,006,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,006,478.30/19,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.32

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